episode-header-image

Jun 2024

1h 22m

Confessions by Saint Augustine

Jared Henderson & Wesley Walker

About this episode

Up next

The Inaugural Classical Mind Battle of the Books

Round 1: Voting will be open from Monday (3/16) until Monday (3/23) ***Vote Now!***Round 2: Voting will be open from Monday (3/23) until Saturday (3/30)Round 3: The first semi-final round will be Monday (3/30) until Wednesday (4/1); the second semi-final round will be Thursday (4 ... Show More

In this episode, Father Wesley Walker and Dr. Junius Johnson are joined by Dante scholar Catherine Illingworth to navigate the harrowing depths of Dante’s Inferno. The conversation centers on the profound medieval understanding of sin not merely as a broken rule, but as a fundame ... Show More

BONUS EPISODE: An Introduction to The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

This bonus episode of The Classical Mind serves as “front matter” to prepare listeners for a three-month reading marathon of Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. Join Wesley and Junius as they explain that the work is a “comedy” not because of humor, but because of its trajectory: it ... Show More

Recommended Episodes

Mirabai Starr on mysticism for everyone

Host James Martin, S.J., explores the mystical dimensions of the spiritual life with Mirabai Starr, an award-winning author, contemporary translator of sacred literature, and world-renowned teacher of contemplative practice and inter-spiritual dialogue. They dive deep into: - Dai ... Show More

Summa Contra Gentiles Vol 2 by Saint Thomas Aquinas ~ Full Audiobook [religion]

Summa Contra Gentiles Vol 2 by Saint Thomas Aquinas audiobook. Genre: religion In Summa Contra Gentiles, Saint Thomas Aquinas sets out to explain and defend core truths of the Christian faith in a way that can be followed even by readers who do not accept the authority of Scriptu ... Show More

Daily Reflections — September 11, 2025

“What Is Meant By The Spiritual Life?”, Part 6 of Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox… Dr. C. Veniamin

Send a textSeries: Mystical TheologyEpisode 25: “What Is Meant By The Spiritual Life?”, Part 6 of Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Dr. C. VeniaminIn Part 6 of “Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective”, Episode 25 of our series in “Mystical Theology”, we attempt to ... Show More

Reading & Commentary, De Trinitate IX, Pt 7, Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Persp, Dr. C. Veniamin

Send a textSeries: Mystical TheologyEpisode 26: Reading & Commentary, Reading De Trinitate Book IX, Part 7 of Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective, Dr. C. VeniaminIn Part 7 of “Augustine of Hippo: An Orthodox Perspective”, Episode 26 of our series in “Mystical Theology”, w ... Show More

Seeking Godly Wisdom in Our Bibles and Bookshelves

<p>In this episode, Krystal and Emma dive into what it means to pursue godly wisdom in and outside of Scripture. They also dive into the current books they’re reading and how they are teaching them more about the Lord.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href='https://thedailygraceco.com/pages/th ... Show More

Daily Reflections — August 10, 2025

Daily Reflections — September 12, 2025

Episode 32: Conclusions to Augustine, Part 1: Basil the Great & Gregory the Theologian, C. Veniamin

Send a textSeries: Mystical TheologyEpisode 32: Conclusions to Augustine, Part 1: Basil the Great & Gregory the Theologian, C. VeniaminIn Episode 32, we return to the Cappadocian Fathers by way of conclusion, following our overview of Augustine of Hippo, in order to bring us back ... Show More